Learning activity 2

Evidence: Giving advice

These people are facing changes in their life. Read their situations below:

I am Gary. I work for an ONG called White

Hands. I support projects in rural areas from my
office. I really enjoy my job. Now my organization
is implementing a new system called "home-
office". Twice a week I will have to stay home and
work from my computer, or telecommute. My
boss says it will be a good change as we will be
able to work from home. I find it rather awkward. I
live alone and have nobody to talk with. Besides,
all my friends are at the office. I will really miss
the social interaction on those days. What if I
can't find a file and I need assistance from a co-
worker? What if I need to talk to my boss but he is
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not online?

I don’t really feel comfortable with this new idea of telecommuting. I wish I
could come to the office every day I have done for the past 5 years.
My name is Amanda. I am a hairdresser. I work
in a beauty shop in the north of the city. I am a
single mother and have two beautiful sons. Mike
is nine and Steve is two. While I work, my
mother takes care of my sons. She has always
supported me. But now my mom is really sick.
The doctor recommended her moving to a
quieter place. So, she is moving in with my
brother who lives in a small town. If my mother
moves, I will probably have to quit my job as I
don’t have anybody to take care of my kids. I
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the little one.
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I have some savings and I have considered
opening my own beauty shop in my neighborhood so I can be near my kids.
But what if the business does not turn out well? I could lose all my savings. I
don’t really know what to do. I am afraid of the change.
Select one of the cases and write a 150-word letter to Gary or Amanda. In your
letter offer support and advice for the person you choose to try to solve the
specific problem this person is facing.

Aspects to consider:

• Include ideas and vocabulary related to flexibility and adaptability learned in

the study material. In the letter, underline the ideas included. Include at least
3 ideas.

• Use the idioms learned in the study material. Use at least 3 idioms.

• Use connectors and punctuation.

Here is an example of an informal letter. Look at the parts your letter must have:

November 12, 2014 Date

Dear Gary, Greeting

My name is Juan. I am a member of the SENA community. I

read your story and I want to give you some advice about
Body your situation.

In my personal opinion I think… I would suggest you… Also

you can try to… Expressions you can
use to give advice.

Conclusion As a conclusion I believe you can… If you go the extra mile

you will be able to…

Sincerely, Closing

Juan Solano Your signature

 October 12, 2021

Dear Amanda

My name is Juan. I am a technology in transportation and other areas. I read your story
and would like to give you a tip for your situation.

In my humble opinion, I might suggest that several things like the following

I think you could open the hairdresser in your neighborhood, just choose a very well
located place, this is good for you because you will also dream of your own business

But if you are afraid to do this, I would suggest that you look for a good kinder garden
(SDIS) and enroll the children there,

or look for a single day school, or you can try to pay them a caregiver to be with them after
kindergarten or school, invest little, you can continue working and they will be safer.

This sample will help you write your letter. It also has useful expressions you
can use when writing your letter. Good luck!

When you finish your work, send the file to your instructor through the platform
as follows:

1. Click on the title of this evidence.

2. Click on Examinar mi equipo and look for the file in your computer. Make
sure the file is attached.
3. Leave a comment for the instructor (optional).
4. Click Enviar.

Note: This evidence is an individual activity. Remember to check the learning

guide in order to know if you have done all the assigned activities, know how to
develop them and deliver them correctly.

Criterios de evaluación
• Expresa ideas sobre flexibilidad y adaptabilidad en diferentes contextos
de la vida, usando el vocabulario requerido.

• Usa expresiones idiomáticas teniendo en cuenta el vocabulario y

contexto requerido.